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Liberal Arts Core
The Liberal Arts Core is the undergraduate general education program. Its curriculum is an integral component in all undergraduate education; its aims to complement and enhance learning in all fields of study. The Liberal Arts Core strives for an integration of knowledge, for an educational experience that develops throughout the undergraduate experience, and for a development of learning that is manifested in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students. The Liberal Arts Core goals and objectives are defined in terms of critical reasoning, independent thinking, clear communication, moral discernment, technological literacy, historical sense, contemporary and perennial awareness, global and cultural understanding, and the coherence and connectedness of knowledge.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements for Bachelor Degrees
(As the 200-2001 University Catalog goes to print, possible revisions in these requirements are under consideration. Students entering the University in Fall 2001 or later should consult an academic advisor to confirm requirements.)
Writing Courses (9 credits)
Students complete EN 101 Composition I & EN 102 Composition II (6 credits);
one additional course designated by the major field of study (3 credits)
Humanities Courses (18 credits)
The Humanities are constituted by courses in Art History, English and American Literature, History, Philosophy, and Theology and Religious Studies. Students complete:
Students complete one course each from EN, HI, and PH, TH or RST offerings (9 credits)
Students complete three additional courses from FA (Art History only) EN, HI, PH, TH, or RST offerings (9 credits; 6 for Nursing students)
Mathematics Courses (6 credits)
Student complete two courses from MA offering numbered above 100 (6 credits)
Natural and Physical Science Courses
(4 credits)
Students complete one course from BIO or PSC offerings with laboratory experience (4 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
The Social Sciences are constituted by courses in Economics, Politics, Psychology and Sociology. Students complete:
PS 101 General Psychology (3 credits)
One course from ECO or POL offerings
(3 credits)
One additional course from the Social Sciences (3 credits)
Physical Education and Health (2 credits)
Students complete HPR 100 Concepts of Lifetime Fitness (2 credits); Nursing majors excluded
Electives (6 credits)
Students complete six credits of open electives outside the student’s major field of study.
Computer Science Competency
Students fulfill the computer science competency requirements by passing a comprehensive examination that focuses on the CIS 101 learning objectives or by completing a computer-intensive course within the major field of study. Course that meet this requirement are approved by the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and students should consult with their advisors.
Freshman Basic Proficiency
The University tests all entering freshman and new transfer students who present fewer than 15 credits earned elsewhere in basic reading, writing and mathematics skills. Entering students may be required to complete developmental courses before progressing to some required courses. Developmental courses do not fulfill any Liberal Arts Core requirements but may be applied to the degree as electives.
Freshman Seminar
Freshmen are encouraged to enroll in the Freshman Seminar offered each year in fall semester. The seminar focuses on learning and life skills required for academic success. Emphasis is placed on time management, reading, note taking, test-taking and preparation, study skills, use of campus resources, and general academic and career decision-making skills. One credit is awarded for the successful completion of the Freshman Seminar.